Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The VA denied service connection for asbestos exposure, rhinitis, and sinusitis. The claims for bilateral pes planus and muscle pain were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a compensable rating for rhinitis s/p deviated septum because the evidence did not show sufficient obstruction of nasal passages.

The veteran's service connection for COPD and emphysema was granted. A 100 percent rating for asthma with OSA and special monthly compensation were also granted. However, a compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis was denied, and the issue of service connection for urinary incontinence was remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection of rhinosinusitis due to exposure to fine particulate matter, including burn pits, during the Gulf War is granted.

The Board remanded the case to obtain missing medical records relevant to the veteran's migraine headaches and sinusitis.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis because the evidence did not show that the condition was related to the veteran's active service.

The Board remanded all issues to obtain missing VA treatment records and translate submitted evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for chronic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis.

The Board dismissed claims for asthma, kidney cancer, chest pains, and rhinitis due to lack of adjudication. Claims for cervical DDD, shoulder strains, hip conditions, and foot conditions were remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's disability rating for bilateral hearing loss was reduced to noncompensable, and claims for other conditions were denied. Some issues were remanded for further review.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a higher rating for both rhinitis and sinusitis, stating that the criteria for a disability evaluation in excess of 30 percent have not been met.

The veteran is granted a 10% rating for the loss of their left toenail but denied higher ratings for rhinitis and chronic sinusitis. The effective date for service connection for rhinitis and chronic sinusitis remains August 5, 2021.

The veteran was granted a 10% rating for a scar but denied service connection for hemorrhoids, deviated septum with nasal polyps, sinusitis, and dental disability.

The Board denied the veteran's requests for higher ratings for several conditions, including foot and shoulder issues, scars, allergic rhinitis, and hypertension.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection for various conditions were mostly denied. However, the claims for allergic rhinitis and asthma were remanded for further consideration.

The appeal regarding the reduction in rhinitis rating was dismissed because no actual reduction had occurred. The claim for sleep apnea was remanded for further examination.

The Board remanded all issues for further evaluation due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis, diarrhea, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, sciatic nerve pain in the right leg, and sciatic nerve pain in the left leg. The claim for erectile dysfunction was remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) prior to September 26, 2020. The decision was based on evidence showing the veteran could perform sedentary work and was gainfully employed until October 31, 2014.

The veteran's claims for compensable ratings for bronchitis, sinusitis, and hearing loss were denied. Service connection was granted for carpal tunnel syndrome of both upper extremities and asthma. All other issues were remanded.